Tinting flaky white coconut reminds me of snowflakes falling under holiday lights. The reds and greens add colorful Christmas wonder. - Lee Roberts, Racine, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To tint coconut, place 1 cup coconut in each of 2 large bowls. Add red food coloring to 1 bowl; cover and shake or toss to coat. Repeat with remaining coconut and green food coloring., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour. Stir in remaining coconut. Divide dough in half., Shape 1 portion of dough into a 7-in.-long log; roll in red coconut, pressing firmly to help adhere. Wrap securely. Repeat with remaining dough and green coconut. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 325°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Nurbatrisyia Dania
[email protected]These cookies are way too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Nabila Ghaffar
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again and see if I can get it right.
Gul Faraz Khan Official
[email protected]These cookies are a great snack for on the go. They're also a nice treat to pack in lunches.
Epicness1321
[email protected]I love the chewiness of these cookies. They're perfect with a glass of milk.
Selvin Ortega
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.
king show
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of coconut, but these cookies are amazing! The chocolate chips really balance out the flavor.
Mdkebrea Hosain
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover coconut. They're also a nice change from the usual chocolate chip cookie.
Rahman Sayedur
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Idea
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I love the combination of coconut and chocolate. They're also really easy to make.
Wafaa Dawood
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great! The cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness.
vada
[email protected]These coconut slice cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion! They're easy to make and always a hit with family and friends.